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So plan B was put into motion - I went to the police station , paid the nice man for my permit to acquire and in about 14 days time when the red tape has been cut through I will be walking back into the local gun shop to pick up the 357 mag Rossi Puma with a 24" octagonal barrel I put on layby
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Just to frighten you folks , the Handi rifle was going to cost me $580 Aust , I ended up paying $775 Aust for the Rossi . I was quite happy with how smooth the action and trigger felt on this rifle , should bed together pretty slick . I also liked how the rifle come to my shoulder and how steady it felt with that long heavy barrel .
I am still deciding on the sights , the standard open sights do not agree with me -will replace them with either a peep sight or long eye relief scope - total cost will be about the same with gunsmithing required . I have good eyes and love the old school charm of the peep sights . A scope will give me a more precise sight picture but may upset the balance of this outfit - what do you folks think
The rifle will get used at the range monthly and on 2 or 3 hunts a year chasing pigs , goats , foxes , rabbits and maybe a Fallow Deer which pass through the district I hunt in occasionly . In a little while I will be handloading for it but I have not decided if I'm not going to bother with shooting .38 specials out of it
I am not good at waiting and especially if it was not for the BS firearm legislation we have to deal with in the country I would be taking my new Lever Action out hunting next weekend instead of my Lee Enfield No1 mk 3 .303 . Patience son - only 14 more sleeps
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regards Jacko